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Whatever happened to the EPA?
Remember the Economic Partnership Agreement signed in Barbados in October 2008? Despite the huge regional controversy that ensued after it was agreed, it is now almost impossible to find anything in the public domain about its present status, despite the fact that some of the deadlines for implementation have already passed.
Peru may reach trade agreement with EU next week, Andina says
Peru may conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union next week, state news agency Andina reported.
Mercosur, EU may set aside agriculture to reach trade deal
Brazil mentions the possibility of putting aside the subject of agriculture for the moment, since “the central problem of eliminating agricultural subsidies can only be resolved with a global plan” at the World Trade Organization.
Mercosur, EU likely to ink FTA in May: Brazil FM
Latin America's regional trade agreement, Mercosur, and the European Union could reach a free trade deal as soon as May, says the Brazilian foreign minister.
Spanish Presidency working hard to achieve EU-Mercosur Association Agreement
On 15 February, the European Union and Brazil will hold their first Ministerial Meeting on Political Dialogue, in Madrid, where they will address the relaunch of the negotiations for an EU-Mercosur Association Agreement, which stalled in 2004
EU pushes to prise open India
Secret discussions aimed at pressuring India into dropping all measures that shield its industry from foreign competition have been held between European Union officials and some of the world's top corporations.
Kenya may break ranks with EAC on trade deal with
Kenya is considering breaking ranks with its East Africa partners and sign a framework on new economic trade pacts with Europe, citing its disadvantaged position should it fail to do so.
Issues reduced but RP-EU talks still unfinished
Negotiators of the Partnership Cooperation Agreement, who met for a fourth time last week, had nothing to report about the controversial matter of human rights
Le pain suisse menacé de disparition
Si la Suisse signe les accords de libre-échange agricole avec l’Union européenne, les cultures de céréales panifiables pourraient disparaître du pays en quatre ans. En 2016, il ne serait donc théoriquement plus possible de manger du pain à base de farine suisse.
Buy American deal paves way for EU trade pact
A Canada-US deal on 'Buy American' trade restrictions opens the door for more sweeping liberalization of provincial and territorial procurement policies, including momentum for a proposed trade deal with the European Union. Union and anti-free-trade groups have slammed the deal.